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advowee

advowee noun: one who has an advowson.

Noun

advowee (plural advowees)

  1. One who has an advowson.
    • Moreover, the grandi endeavoured to exploit the estates of the Church by imposing themselves upon them as advowees and devouring their resources.1939, Henri Pirenne, Mohammed and Charlemagne, London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd, page 264
    • The Custody of Voidances, Presentments, Collations, etc. as Lords and Advowees.1691, The case of Exeter College related and vindicated

Forms of advowee

pluraladvowees

Questions about advowee

What does advowee mean?
Advowee means one who has an advowson.
What part of speech is advowee?
Advowee is a noun.
What is the plural of advowee?
The plural of advowee is advowees.

Words near advowee in the dictionary

  1. advoutrers
  2. advoutress
  3. advoutresses
  4. advoutries
  5. advoutry
  6. advowee
  7. advowees
  8. advowrer
  9. advowrers
  10. advowries
  11. advowry

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